Ground Zero book test

What is the setting of the story?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City on September 11, 2001

• Los Angeles

• Baghdad during the Iraq War

Who is Brandon?

• A firefighter

• A young boy visiting his father at the World Trade Center

• A journalist

• A soldier in Afghanistan

Why is Reshmina's life in danger?

• She helps an injured American soldier

• She defies her family’s wishes

• She is caught in a crossfire between two warring factions

• She discovers a hidden treasure

What connects Brandon and Reshmina?

• They are relatives

• Both experience acts of terrorism

• They fight for survival in the same war

• They work together to escape

What does Reshmina dream of becoming?

• A teacher

• A soldier

• A doctor

• A journalist

How does Brandon survive the attack on the Twin Towers?

• His father rescues him

• He is led out by a stranger

• He escapes with the help of firefighters

• He hides in a safe room

What does Reshmina’s village struggle with?

• Poverty and famine

• Bombings and airstrikes

• Corruption and crime

How does Brandon honor his father's memory?

• By joining the military

• By helping others during disasters

• By starting a charity for survivors

• By writing about the tragedy

What lesson does Reshmina learn by the end?

• The value of family

• The cost of war on innocent lives

• The importance of education

• The dangers of helping others

What is the significance of the title "Ground Zero"?

• It refers to the location of a bomb explosion

• It signifies the starting point of the characters’ journeys

• It represents the Twin Towers site and the central conflict

• It alludes to the aftermath of a tragedy